NWS: Winter weather advisory in effect

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and sleet, which is in effect from 1 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Friday. The winter storm watch no longer is in effect.

A late-season winter storm will affect northern Arkansas today. A mixture of snow and sleet will occur. In most of the advisory area, 1-3 inches of snow accumulation is expected. It also is possible a few spots from Mountain Home to Salem, southeast toward Hardy and Batesville could see 4 inches, but these are not expected to be common nor widespread.

Winter precipitation should begin shortly after noon in the northwest, then spread eastward across northern Arkansas during the afternoon hours. Wintry precipitation is expected to continue into late evening, before changing to rain overnight.

Hazardous travel on roads, especially brides and overpasses, will be possible. This will be a heavy, wet snow, and the weight of the snow could cause some power outages. Also, it is spring break week and many people will be enjoying the outdoors, so individuals are encouraged to prepare for rapidly changing conditions throughout the day.

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NWS: Winter weather advisory in effect

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and sleet, which is in effect from 1 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Friday. The winter storm watch no longer is in